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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Two books we've recently enjoyed reading aloud together are Cherokee Strip: The Race for Land by Aileen Fisher and Nino. You will perhaps recognize Aileen Fisher's name from All On a Mountain Day. She is a wonderful writer and this book has some good character lessons where the main character has to make a decision to do the right thing when it may cost her family something dear to them. Nino is the story of a young Italian catholic boy and his daily life. It includes harvesting olives, gathering firewood and other daily life as well as holidays and religious gatherings. Good descriptions of life in another place and time. At the end of the book Nino along with his mother and Grandfather prepare to move to America to live with his father. I believe this book is based on the author, Valenti Angelo's own experiences as a child.

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We have home schooled for over 20 years now and I still enjoy learning daily with my children! There is always something new to learn and new books to be discovered as well as old ones to revisit. I have been much influenced by Karen Andreola's books and appreciate Charlotte Mason's wonderful philosphy. We love books!! I also like her emphasis on creativity and searching for beauty in the arts. We try to get our formal school work done in the morning so the children have time to think and create in the afternoons. The children help with the household chores so that life flows along smoothly now and they are prepared for adult life and know how to serve others. This blog is a small peek into our learning adventures. Hope you enjoy it. You might also enjoy my blog "All Things Bright and Beautiful" posted weekly which features an artist, a composer and a poet for picture study, music appreciation and poetry. http://classicalmusicnartcharlottemasonstyle.blogspot.com/

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I am a follower of the LORD Jesus, Brian's wife for 34 years, a mother of 11, Grandma to ten. I love the LORD and His Word and I love my family, especially teaching and discipling my precious children. We're "addicted" to good books and having company, though not usually at the same time....